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  • Inconsistent customer service quality

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    Customer ServicePriceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed July 9, 2021

    DO NOT FLY INTERNATIONALLY WITH UNITED AIRLINES! My wife and five young kids attempted to fly home from Costa Rica two days ago on July 6th, 2021 after completing the required quarantine for a positive COVID test result (obtained prior to the original return flight on June 26th). They had tested positive on June 25th, and despite having zero symptoms and no illness, they complied with the CDC guidelines, Costa Rica's guidelines, and quarantined for over 10 days in their hotel room.

    We contacted the US embassy, Costa Rica's Minister of Health, and multiple United Airline employees prior to booking their return flight on July 6th. I was told directly by United Airlines as well as the US embassy and Costa Rica's Minister of Health that they would be cleared to fly on that day. We obtained the required paperwork (including the required "Letter of Recovery" from the Minister of Health) and uploaded all of the required documents online the night before the flight.

    When my wife and five kids showed up to the airport for their flight, a United Airlines employee DENIED one of my children from being cleared to fly. They approved my wife and four of our other kids to fly, but said that one of my sons had to quarantine for an additional 5 days, despite having identical paperwork and documentation as the rest of the family. When we pointed out that we had FULLY met all of the CDC guidelines, Costa Rica's guidelines, the Minister of Health's guidelines, etc. they continued to deny my son entry to fly home to the United States of America.

    I called United Airlines customer service while they were still being held at the ticketing area, and a man answered the phone who refused to help. He had roosters crowing loudly in the background during the entire conversation. He transferred me to a supervisor who also denied assistance. They were rude and uncooperative. I pointed out that they were either making a mistake on my son's paperwork or that they had made a mistake in approving the other five passengers in my family, because they all had identical paperwork and had quarantined for the exact same amount of time.

    They were unable to understand this logic and were adamant that my one child had to remain in Costa Rica for another 5 days (by himself?!), despite having ZERO symptoms of COVID or ANY illness, and having fully complied with all of the travel requirements (in the exact same manner the rest of the family met the necessary standards and guidelines).

    I asked United Airlines to tell me where I could find this policy or guideline in writing that was denying my son the right to board the airplane, and they refused to do so. They said they could provide me with the number to call the CDC, but that they could not show me the policy. They told me the information I was asking for was clearly outlined on the United Airlines website. I assured them that I had scoured the internet, their website, and the CDC guidelines, and that I had made numerous phone calls confirming the process with the US Embassy, Costa Rica's Minister of Health, AND United Airlines customer service representatives in both the reservations department and travel center department. Not a single person or document online, made reference to a "mandatory 15 day quarantine", which they said was the reason my son could not travel.

    And again, after pointing out the fact that my wife and four other children hadn't quarantined fifteen days (but were approved), they still maintained that everyone else had been approved to fly, but that my 14 year old son was not allowed to until he had completed this fictitious additional period of quarantine. United Airlines clearly lacks all critical thinking and reasoning skills to be able to see the devastating flaw in this declaration.

    A Delta airline representative witnessed our situation at the airport and said that our paperwork was in fact COMPLETELY in order and that we met ALL the guidelines for travel. As a result of United Airlines' incompetence and dishonesty, we had no other option but to spend even more money and buy all new airline tickets on Delta Airlines.

    We are incredibly disappointed with United Airlines and their extremely poor customer service. Their employees were unhelpful and mean, and were unable to assess a situation from any place of logic. They refused to show policies and guidelines that denied our son travel, even after I had previously confirmed with United employees on the phone that they were indeed in FULL compliance with their airline's policies and procedures, and the CDC itself. This error on the part of United Airlines caused a tremendous amount of stress, heartache, lost money and time, and we will not hesitate in sharing our awful experience with ANYONE that will listen. DO NOT FLY INTERNATIONALLY WITH UNITED AIRLINES!

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    Reviewed July 9, 2021

    Let me preface this review by stating that the flight attendants and crew were exceptional. This review is based on the customer service we experienced from United Airlines at Dulles International airport. Our flight UA 1049 was diverted from Newark International airport to IAD due to weather related concerns. When we landed in IAD, we sat on the runway for 2 hours because we were told that we were refueling and then headed back to EWR. After 2 hours, the pilot stated that he could not take us to EWR because of duty limitations but that we would be getting off the plane and catching another flight that night. We went through customs and were told to go to gate C6 to catch another plane to EWR at 10:50pm. The flight at 10:50pm became 12:00am.

    We boarded the plane at 12:00am and after 15 minutes the pilot stated that we could not fly into Newark that night due to weather but that customer service would take care of us and give us information for another flight. Once we were off the plane, customer service stated that they would not be reimbursing for food or hotel stays because this was weather related. We went to baggage claim to try to get our luggage and get a rental car to drive home. The customer service representative informed us that it would take 3-4 hours to get our luggage off the plane. We decided to stay in the airport as we received a text stating that a new flight was scheduled for 9am the next morning. At this point, it was 1:30am and if we had to wait until 4am to get our luggage and drive home, it wouldn't make sense since we had a scheduled return flight for 9am.

    We stayed in the airport overnight and were given blankets and pillows and some food through American Airlines reps. That's right, American Airlines, not United. At 5am, fellow passengers reported that there was no 9:00am flight. We waited on line for customer service who informed us that there were no flights until 5pm the next day going into EWR. Following interjections from several disgruntled passengers, the customer service rep made a a phone call and reported that there would be a flight going into EWR at 11:45am. We were thrilled to know that at least we would be getting on a flight that morning. At 11am we were called to gate C4 and were told that the last flight of the day flew to Newark at 11:00am and there were no more flights to Newark for the rest of the day. Fellow passengers started shouting at the incompetence of United Airlines. A customer service rep from United told all of us to "shut up and sit down."

    Now understand, we were supposed to get home at 6:30 the previous night. We had been traveling since 10am the previous morning. We slept in the airport and were told we would be flying first at midnight the night before, then at 9:00am, then at 10:45am, only to be told that the last flight went out for the day with none of us on that flight. A manager came over and made a phone call and magically reported that there would indeed be a 10:45am flight back into Newark. Apparently, there was major miscommunication between customer service reps. No one knew what was going on, where our luggage was, or what time we would be getting home. Needless to say, we finally did get on the plane and get home. However, we will never fly United again due to lack of respect and courtesy for their fellow customers.

    Some direction and information would have been nice. Some common courtesy would have been appreciated instead of being told to "sit down and shut up" after spending 15 hours in the airport not knowing how and when we would get home. Thank you American Airlines for providing us with pillows, blankets, water, and food when we were not booked on an American Airlines Flight. Get your stuff together United! Worst experience ever!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed July 3, 2021

    Absolutely crazy and terrible customer service. We booked a flight from FLL to IAH to NRT both ways in April 2021. In July we found out we were moving to Denver for a job opportunity. Hoping to cancel the FLL to IAH leg and just catch the flight in Houston, I reached out to United to find out the cost of this.... 1900$ per person!!! TO FLY LESS!!! They could've easily resold our FLL to IAH seats and I would've happily paid a change fee, but to rebook us for another 2k per person is a SCAM and robbery. What was supposed to be a dream valentines day vacation absolutely trashed by a terrible airline and the most uncharismatic customer service.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed June 30, 2021

    My wife and I took recently took a trip from Colorado to Ecuador and our experience on United re-enforced why United is either near or at the bottom of the heap where customer service is concerned. We have traveled domestically a number of times during the COVID period and we are veteran travelers. Any time that I have been on a flight and there are unused seats customers have always been able to use them the "spread out" with the exception of first class. On our flight there was a whole row on both sides of the aisle - six seats in a row empty, and they were in the row where there were emergency exits.

    As it is not the first time we have been asked to assist in the event of an emergency we really wanted the extra room, especially because the row we were in had seats that couldn't recline. Se we got up and settled in the row behind us. When the "stewardess" (that's what I will be using to refer to the 3 gentlemen that were there to make everyone's trip as comfortable as possible.) One of them saw us and freaked the heck out. "You can't sit there," he told us, plenty loud, too. I pointed out the obvious and he responded by saying that we hadn't paid for those seats (true, but irrelevant) and if he lost his job by allowing us to sit there would we be willing to pay his bills should he lose his job.

    I'm thinking "what a freakin tool", but after a few back and forths we returned to our seats. Several minutes later I turned around and another passenger was laying across all three seats and was sleeping! And another passenger had moved into the row on the other side of the aisle and was sitting there. I got a little pissed and rang the button for the stewardess. When he finally showed up I asked what was going on. This nitwit questions both people and does nothing! I told him in a professional tone of voice what a bunch of ** that was and he slinked away like a whipped dog. That should have been the end of it and it was from my point of view, however shortly thereafter another one (3 Stooges?) comes to our seats and leans in on us and asks if we are having a problem with his "colleagues".

    I pointed out what has transpired and he repeated that we had not paid for those seats. "Nor have they" I rightfully stated. This clown kept after me until I said "You are annoying me and this conversation is over." He lets out a big guffaw and told me that he is not a dog to be ordered about. These three Bozos have no business being in the service industry. They were on a flight from Houston to Panama City, Panama. Incidentally, on the return flight from Panama City to Miami no one had purchased tickets in the emergency row and before we boarded the flight the young lady at the desk made an announcement asking for anyone that qualified to act in an emergency if they wanted a free upgrade because emergency seats need to be occupied on every flight. Go figure. I don't fly United because the service has always sucked, but in this case we had no choice as they were the only airline making that particular trip at that particular time.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 14, 2021

    I flew from Columbus to Chicago on flight 3527 on Monday June 14th. Not only was the flight delayed for no reason on takeoff, but then I was told to put my bag under the plane, which I had no problem with and the attendant told me that my bag would be available at the baggage claim when I asked where to pick it up. After the flight, I left my terminal in Gate C at the United terminal in O’Hare, which is very far from baggage claim and I headed to get my bag. Upon arrival at the claim I was asked by an employee what I was waiting for and she told me that my bag was at the gate, contrary to what the previous attendant had told me. Instead of offering help with either bringing the bag to me or with a shuttle service of some kind, I was told that I would need to go through security again and then walk all the way back to my gate (about a mile).

    I had to wait upstairs in a customer service line, wait through security and walk to my gate, which in all took about 45 minutes. I am really frustrated with the service that I received and the inability for United to own up to an employee mistake and help me out. Luckily I am young and was able to walk back to the gate without much of a problem, but I was not happy with the service I received to say the least.

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    Punctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffSales Tactics

    Reviewed June 11, 2021

    Will not be flying United again. Service very unprofessional, paid for premium economy put in back of economy. This was a terrible experience that caused unnecessary stress. Four international travelers including three under 13. Paid 9,000 in tickets to get economy plus and business on way back. I get tickets early to get the seats I want and pay for. This is important to me. Without notification, United changed our seats and put us in the back in economy, not even sitting together. They offered no refund or future upgrades in future…nothing. So we paid for seats we did not get.

    Additionally, staff at counter all different, some good while others bitter and unhelpful. We did research to make sure we had Covid right, but one staff clerk insisted we did not and did not want us to board. Her supervisor intervened to correct her, but she kept questioning her (three times) over and over again. She did not want us to fly for some reason and did not even look at us or apologize after decision was made.. This was bizarre and United should look into this. You cannot have agents treating customers like this; quite frankly she was disrespectful to her supervisor too. Her supervisor had to tell her THREE TIMES that we were good to go…but she kept pushing. The other agent was nice and actually glad that we could board, which should be goal of every agent, instead of trying to ruin travel plans.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed June 7, 2021

    I recently planned a trip. I searched for the best price and thought I had found it with United Airlines. I was wrong very wrong. Can only carry a backpack. Not even a carry-on or you will be charged. Then you get charged to have an assigned seat. Before you know it the cost creeps up way beyond the other airlines. Don't use united.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2021

    0 STARS!!!! AVOID AT ALL COST!!! SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND FLY WITH A COMPANY THAT CARES!!! I purchased a round trip flight from CLT to DIA May 2021. I took myself and my 2 children, so naturally I brought a stroller along for the flight. Upon returning home I realized that my new 275.00 2 seat stroller was damaged to the point I could only use one seat! I went into baggage claim and there was nobody available because we landed after 10pm. I was told to file a claim online so I did. I waited 2 weeks and after not hearing anything I decided to call their 1800#. I was placed on hold several times just to find out that all my luggage was covered but NOT MY STROLLER! WHAT?? They offered me a 75$ flight voucher and said there was nothing they could do for MY PROPERTY that they damaged...

    I am disgusted with their lack of care for people's belongings and even more disgusted that such a large company is still trying to use fine print to allow careless disregard of their employees to continue. After they made me pay for checking in my baggage it would have been the same price to go with a different company. They make it seem like they are saving you a couple bucks, but in all reality I wish I would have went with someone else. My 75$ flight voucher doesn't fix anything they destroyed. So if you're flying without any baggage by all means fly United, but if you have kids or a family I WILL NEVER place my kids in their hands again.

    If they are this shady/cheap about handling damaged belongings of their customers I would hate to see how they are handling their damaged airplane parts.... NEVER AGAIN! I WILL BE REPOSTING THIS EVERYWHERE I CAN TO HOPEFULLY SAVE SOMEONE ELSE FROM MAKING THE SAME HORRIBLE DECISION I MADE... Pay the extra 40 for a different airline. Best of luck.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffTransparencyTimeliness

    Reviewed May 27, 2021

    I was with my sister-in-law and soon-to-be sister-in-law trying to fly home (1st of 2 flights) after my soon-to-be sister-in-law's bachelorette trip. Our flight time had been changed, and we were 10 minutes late to check our luggage. We received no explanation, no courtesy, no solution. In fact, we were told very rudely that we weren't going anywhere today. For 20-30 minutes, we were given only this response and told to fly the next day. We had nowhere to stay, and two of us were just trying to get home to our kids.

    Turned out that only after we completely missed our flight, did the United employee reveal that there had been a seat on another flight going to our destination the whole time, so one of us could have flown on it with our bags as the other two caught our original flight. When we exhausted all options and finally agreed to fly the next day, we were suddenly told, sorry, no flights for TWO days! We were given not one drop of courtesy, hospitality, compensation, or compassion. We had to book last minute with another airline for the following day and borrow money for a hotel. We were out over $1,000! NONE of us nor our families will EVER fly United again!

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    Reviewed May 23, 2021

    ADL is United’s trusted travel partner for covid testing required for travel to Hawaii. Note tests are not returnable and cannot be used on other airlines. Don’t buy these. Costco and Walgreens sell these kits and are also trusted travel partners. Much easier to manage especially if you have to cancel your travel plans as we did. A very expensive purchase and ultimate loss!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 16, 2021

    United changed my flight plans a few days before departure. This resulted in ten additional hours of travel. No compensation whatsoever since I've already booked a hotel for my arrival. The customer service was horrible (took over an hour and half just to connect with an agent). The agent kept on stalling since she was having technical issues on her end for some reason. She couldn't even give me basic info on the flight change for over twenty minutes. What makes me mad is that this isn't even the first time United Airlines changed my flights last minute... This is my last time flying with United!

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    Refunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 9, 2021

    Trying to use this airline for work will not work. They change the reservation - not by hours but by complete days. There’s no point. Use an airline that actually flies to the location (not 4 hours away) on the day you need. Truthfully, some of the worst outsourced CS help, combined with an inability to maintain an actual flight plan should tell you all you need to know. Refunds are pointless and they do NOT give free flights after hours and hours of tribulation. Run.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2021

    I have used this airline carrier for over 20 years, unfortunately into and out of SFO, as it has been the only carrier that flies from there to my hometown, into a small airport north of SF, where my family lives. A couple years ago, I was heading to my family's hometown on a Friday for my husband's memorial service the next morning, where he had spent most of his adult life serving the public (the local service where we lived at the time of his death was for friends at our new home). Soon after my husband's death, due to shock, I had fallen down a ladder and broke my heel. For the trip, I had been recovering for 3 months and still used a cane. My flight to SF was delayed by SF due to weather - a common occurrence.

    My connecting flight from SF to the hometown was delayed over and over on the hour. When I asked a United customer service rep about this and explained that I needed to get to my husband's memorial service, he just shrugged. He had no answer whether the flight would go or not. At 11 p.m. that night, I requested wheelchair service to go to the car rental station, and the United customer service rep just stared at me and acted like she didn't understand English. I went to a different desk and requested the same thing, then I rented a car to drive 5 1/2 hours to our hometown to make sure I could get to the memorial service. My understanding is that my connector flight never flew there that night. United also did not refund me for that leg of the journey.

    In the most recent case this April, I recently flew the same route to visit family over spring break. On the return trip, SF delayed our takeoff for an hour, causing me to miss the last flight out of SF to my hometown. The stewardess explained the reason was due to runway renovations in SF and that the airline would pay for a hotel if we got stuck in SF due to the delay, because it was not "weather related".

    By the time we arrived in SF Airport, there were no airport customer service reps available, no food available, and the United customer service rep's only option was to hand me a flyer with an 800 number to reserve a hotel room "at a discount" for the night through Roomstorm, whereby I was charged by both Roomstorm for the very expensive hotel reservation as well as the hotel. I would not recommend this air carrier or airport to anyone. I am thankful that soon the hometown airport will have a different carrier option, with direct flights to and from that completely bypass SF.

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    Reviewed May 4, 2021

    We were offered future flight credit when we could not disembark in New Zealand, due to country closing their borders because COVID-19. We should have been offered full cash refund! We tried using credit for a flight to Rapid City in August 2021, we were told only good for New Zealand, our credit voucher says any United Destinations! Terrible company to deal with!!!!

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    Reviewed May 4, 2021

    I paid on March 2nd for two seats from Orlando to Newark where I was able to choose my seats. A week later I got an email saying my seats were changed. So I called United and due to inconvenience the representative upgraded us since the original seats we chose were not available. Then a few weeks later I got another email saying my flight seat were changed and the flight time of arriving in Newark at 6:44pm was no longer available. Which in fact it was available. So I called United again spent 2 hours on the phone. The representative changed our seats back to the original row, apologizing for the inconvenience, unsure of why they kept changing our seat location.

    The night before our flight, the night of April 24, 2020, I got an email to confirm my flight and I see again my seats were changed again. Now for the third time I call United and the representative said there’s nothing that they can do. The flight is full. UA only apologized. Said they can’t do anything else after I asked to be reimbursed the difference in price for paying to choose my seats.

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    Reviewed April 25, 2021

    This ** sell you tickets and then right before your flight day cancel your trips with no explanation and they told me that my refund would take 6 to 8 weeks for me to get it and when I expressed that is not fair they told me that I wasn't forced to book a flight with them. Really is this a joke, is this their customer service??? I advise stay away from this company if you want to call this a company. I call it Highway robbery. ** UNITED AIRLINES.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2021

    Flight attendant accused a friend of mine of vaping in the bathroom. Didn’t have any evidence. Didn’t bother to look for any. Didn’t check. We offered to be searched. We had just went through TSA. They separated us from friends and family. Didn’t tell us that we were going to be removed from the plane. Luggage still still left on the plane and furthermore I was just want to take it with the accuser and they also kick me off the plane as well. I kept asking them why was I being kicked off the plane even though I wasn’t the one that was being accused. They stated because we were on the same ticket.

    Then when I contacted customer service they lied and said I elected to leave the plane as well. This company stays on the news and in the headlines for their discriminatory acts. The flight attendants need more training. Customer service sucks. Save your time and your money. Travel with a clean plane with great customer service elsewhere.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2021

    1. SEATS CHANGED. Upon checking in for our return flight in Istanbul on April 8th, we discovered that our seats had been changed for the final Denver to Seattle segment of our return trip. Apparently, there was an equipment change; our previous seats of 3D, 3E were changed to 1B, 2E. The obvious problem was that we were no longer sitting together. The second issue was that my husband was put in the bulkhead, in our view the most inferior row of first class.

    I immediately attempted to rectify the situation by first going on-line to change the seats through my United Airlines account. I was informed it couldn’t be done because it was less than 24 hours before the flight left. I then contacted United Airlines via telephone. After a 50+ minute wait the representative replied there was nothing she could do. Once again in Denver, we attempted to have the seats changed. The gate agent also informed us it was not possible. She suggested we ask the other passengers in Business Class if they would move/change their seat.

    She did however claim that United Airlines attempts whenever possible to keep traveling partners together. I question this assertion. I personally counted four passengers on the flight who were single travelers. Specifically, the people in 1A, 2A, 2B and my seatmate in 2F, were all traveling alone. We did ask the woman in 1A if she would change; she declined.

    If indeed United Airlines makes every attempt to keep family members together, why were we split up when any of the four single travelers I personally noted could have been moved without consequence. The initial reservation was made and paid for on March 3rd, over a month ago. Why were we singled out to be inconvenienced?

    2. VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE CONNECTION IN FRANKFURT/UNLOADED LUGGAGE. On paper the connection for the second of our three flights returning to Seattle from Istanbul on April 8th seemed “tight”. We deferred to United Airline’s wisdom that it was doable, since the itinerary was sold as such, and immediately upon landing in Frankfurt we proceeded to literally run through a maze of security checks/terminal changes via train/motorized walkway/more security checks to our gate. The final straw was yet another check point at the beginning of the Z gates (our flight left from Z25) to once again check our PCR tests, the PCR tests we had uploaded the day before per United Airlines instructions.

    These were the PCR tests that were supposedly approved as being correct and sufficient by United Airlines after they were uploaded on April 7th. When we finally arrived at the gate everyone else was on the plane: we made it with five minutes to spare. We are each 66 years of age, but thankfully are both fit, healthy individuals. I’m convinced the majority of passengers our age (or even those younger) would not have been successful in reaching the gate on time.

    While we barely made the flight, our luggage did not. This was discovered when we went to retrieve it in Denver, while going through the usual process of clearing Customs and rerouting luggage to its final destination. The baggage agent we queried was surprised it was not there given there was just over an hour allotted for the luggage to be transferred from our Turkish Airlines flight.

    Our experience highlights and reinforces some of the reservations we previously held with United Airlines. Frankly, your airline is always at the bottom of our list of choices when make our frequent (before COVID 19) travel plans. Years ago, we had several experiences (for one, being abandoned on a grounded UA flight from Tucson to Grants Pass and not being informed the flight was cancelled until all the crew had left the plane and it was too late to get another flight), which caused us to question United Airline’s dedication to customer care. What in the experiences I’ve outlined above illustrates that United Airlines “cared” about our welfare?

    Which brings up another pet peeve: United Airlines capricious citing of COVID-19 to justify various actions when it is convenient. COVID-19 was used to close the various airport lounges, for example (SEATAC closed for over a year) and to reduce in-flight service to next-to-nothing. Yet when we were separated when our seats were reassigned, we were put in the position of sitting next to two perfect strangers. Also, United Airlines makes a big point about off-loading the passengers “one row at a time”; in reality, when those same passengers boarded the flight they were left standing, in the aisle for at least five minutes (I time it), inches apart (and inches from the passengers already seated). Where does the “social distancing” fit into this dynamic?

    We have derived our own theories about what happened in our case.

    1. SEAT SEPARATION. Someone “much more important” than us caused us to be “downgraded” when our seats were reassigned. We noted that the woman in Seat 1A received a lot of positive attention (thank-you’s, special fussing) from the flight attendant. Perhaps she was an airline employee/relative/ etc?

    2. LUGGAGE MISSING FLIGHT/TIGHT CONNECTION. United Airlines crafted a virtually impossible connection in Frankfurt, one they didn’t expect we would make. This was done solely to “sell” the fare. That is why our luggage was never even put on the flight to Denver; United Airlines didn’t want to have to turn around and take it off when we missed the flight. We would welcome any alternate explanation for the issues that arose on April 8th, for our return flight from Istanbul to Seattle.

    To conclude, during normal times we travel extensively, worldwide, for both business and pleasure. Cost, while of course a consideration, is not the most important issue when we choose an airline. We are in the financial position to travel first/business class and place much more value on comfort and customer service, attributes we find sorely lacking with United Airlines.

    POSTSCRIPT: The above narrative was sent to United Airlines. Their response, received today, was unsatisfactory, to say the least. They wouldn't acknowledge any of my complaints, dismissing them as my impressions. Then they had the temerity to express hopes I would use them again in the future. As if...

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    Reviewed April 11, 2021

    We have been United Airlines Mileage Plus members almost years. We booked a flight August 2020 sitting next to my wife with seats reserved next to each other in economy plus in the emergency exit aisle. The day before they split us up on opposites of the airplane with one seat right next to the VERY BACK of the airplane next to the bathrooms! When I call to resolve it, Alex hung up on me and so did Glenda a supervisor. This is the world's worst airlines!!!! Any other airlines is better. On the way to Kona the flight service was the WORST! No food, no friendly service and the seats were filthy. Date of travel: April 2021

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    Reviewed April 10, 2021

    I have been a MileagePlus member for 7 years and have traveled numerous times with United and was mostly satisfied with their service. But on the last 12 months I have traveled 4 times and on 3 of this trips I have come home to find out missing items from my baggage. The first 2 claims were paid but my 3rd claim was denied according to the wording on the denial letter because I falsified/altered information. I explained to the representative that I probably misunderstood/overlooked the question and that it was not intentionally. I erroneously answered "No" to a question that should have been a "Yes" and for that I was treated as trying to commit fraud. I'm disappointed with United handling of my claim but I guess my mistake worked in their favor and they used it to avoid having to pay my claim.

    Anyone traveling with United should be very careful of safekeeping their valuable because the first time my property went missing from my checked baggage after that I decided to only pack my more valuable item on my carry-on to be on the safe side but on my connecting flight we were instructed to check our carry-on due to being a full flight and yes I came home to find out items from my carry-on were also missing. In my experience it not safe either way to pack my valuables while flying with United.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2021

    The night before the flight was to leave I get a notification that the first leg of my trip was delayed due to “pilot rest.” Fine, but because of this I will miss my connecting flight. Call customer service to make it right and after 1 hour (most of which was spent on hold) I’m told they can only give me a voucher for the first leg because the second was on time. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? I CAN'T MAKE THE SECOND LEG BECAUSE OF YOUR ERROR! So rather than lose that amount I took the entire $707 full trip refund. I was able to get to my third leg of the trip via American Airlines for $495. When I rebooked my last leg of the trip it was $777!! More than the entire flight was previously for only 1/8th of the distance. I will never fly United again. They’re practically thieves. Do yourself a favor and fly another airline.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 1, 2021

    Seats are a bit tight but staffs professionalism makes up for it. I don’t think there any need to change aside from the airplane choices such as airbus instead of the majority of the Boeing aircrafts which are outdated.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2021

    I have flown with this airline, and prefer it over the others. Most of the time the flights are smooth. The flight attendants are courteous and attentive. The passengers receive disinfectant wipes and I think their website is user friendly. The prices are fair, and there are times when the flight time is cut short, which is always a benefit for me. I will continue to use this airline.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2021

    They have lost my luggage several times and cancelled flights without notification. We were in a group tour to Europe and when we arrived, the flight out of IN to Canada where our connecting flight was was cancelled. We had to scramble to find flights for 30 people with another airline and had to change our connecting flight. We were not notified of this and did not find out until we got to the airport where we found the entire United desk closed.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2021

    Had to rent a car from Chicago Airport to Fargo ND to get home. Had to fight with staff and managers for a flight from Tampa to Chicago as flight was canceled from Tampa to Denver, because of blizzard. My flight was never scheduled for a Denver destination... but that's what they kept telling us , Until I had enough and demanded 3 seats on the next flight out of Tampa into Chicago... From Chicago to Fargo they shut us down completely... We purchased these tickets round trip from Fargo/Tampa a month ahead. Luckily arrived in Fargo 3 hrs before my wife's surgery. It was a crime seeing this happen and many others were left in Chicago as well.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2021

    It always seems as if I'm playing air travel roulette when I fly United - will the airplane depart on time to make connections or not. The last time I flew I had to run from one concourse to another in DIA. Not fun.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2021

    This flight on 2/6/21 from Dulles to Dallas Fort Check-in was helped by a very nice lady who ensure none of our bags were overweight and let us shift stuff between bags to balance the weights between bags. That same lady was helping with the boarding process at our gate. United requires all passengers to wear a mask all the time when we were checking in, at the gate and at all times during the trip, except when we are eating or drinking. Boarding was done by rows from back to front, and gate agents announced it beforehand so everyone knows when their turn is coming and there is no rushing towards the gate. Very organized. We always carry some Clorox wipes with us when we're flying that we use to clean the armrests, seatbelt, tray table, screen etc. since we didn't think the airline would provide the wipes. After we board, we were given sanitizing wipes, so we can use that instead of Clorox. Good job, United!

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 30, 2021

    I feel safe, staff is very friendly and helpful. I have eyesight issues and they helped me and were very patient while doing it. I love when employees go above and beyond what their wages are. They are awesome!

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    Reviewed March 30, 2021

    3 of 5 flights that I booked with United were canceled. Two of those resulted in an overnight stay at a hotel. The hotels were both of poor quality. The other flight was rebooked the same day. None of the flight cancelations were weather related, and United did not give a reasonable explanation.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2021

    The quality of the airline always surpasses many others. I trust their service and appreciate how they have taken such good precautions against covid. They even provide disinfecting products to their passengers so that they feel they can scub further. The staff on onboard is always professional.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2021

    As a two million mile flyer over five decades I have gravitated to flying United. During this pandemic they have taken the necessary adjustments to keep their crews and customers safe. Looking forward to more trips later this year.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2021

    I have missed so many important events in my life because of United Airlines including a cruise. They are perpetually late. Their planes are very unsafe as proven by the last recall. They don’t seem to care about people as proven by them hauling that doctor off one of the airplanes. In short they are one of the worst corporations in our country. They care only about profit not about safety. Their on time record is probably the worst of any airline. For your own well-being I would suggest you take any other airline possible to reach your destinations safely.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2021

    It has been a while since I have flown, but then to the best of my memory the seats were adequately comfortable and the meals were good. Also the landing and takeoff was smooth. I was in the military for 22 years and had to fly commercial several times.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2021

    Helpful at gate and in flight. Sometimes not so much over the phone. One time damaged a roller/walker stirs at takeoff and filed complaint at destination. Replacement received at no cost within two days. Good service.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2021

    My flight was canceled and nobody informed me. I was flying from Tucson to San Antonio. I was sent to American Airlines to DFW without a final destination. I had to spend the night and then the next morning I was not allowed in any flight by AA because United failed to issue ticketing. I spent hours talking to Customer service and they never help me. I ended up calling family to drive me San Antonio. It was the half-flight from hell.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2021

    Having flown on United many times, in my opinion, the service crew was the nicest, most polite, and curious in all the years of flying. Both in Fort Myers and at IAD. The inside of the plane was immaculate, the seats were new, (still cramped) but just a great experience.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2021

    I do not always fly United but when I do I feel safe! I have always been well looked after and had food services as I am diabetic! I walk with a walker and I can sit near the front as I am an older flyer and will experience my 80 Birthday this year. I needs small help at times!

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    Reviewed March 25, 2021

    The staff and attention make the trip so comfortable you don’t even worry about the accommodations. Flights are almost always on time, planes are always clean; and I feel safe with the health precautions and safety measures they enforce.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2021

    They are polite, professional, planes are clean, they will not overcrowd the plane and most center seats are empty which makes me comfortable flying with them. Their crew listens to the passengers and accommodates accordingly. They do serve pretzels and refreshments in the plane which is good to keep your self busy. The staff is humble and polite. Their deals are often better than others between Cali to Arizona and central states.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2021

    I was ripped off by United airlines. This airline cancelled my airline flight with final destination being Nairobi, Kenya, in Houston, Texas, earlier in this month of March '2021. I arrived at the first stop of my itinerary from San Antonio to Houston, Texas and then I had to return right back to San Antonio, Texas. After I arrived in Houston, the Houston Intercontinental airport stop cancelled the rest of my flight to Nairobi Kenya. They said that the kind of covid test I had taken, which was the antigen covid test, was unacceptable for going to Kenya. The paperwork I had from the clinic in San Antonio, Texas where I'd taken the covid test showed negative results. I was not given a refund from the Generali insurance I'd bought for the airline tickets because the insurance said that they don't give refunds if the trip is cancelled because of covid prevention. However I did not have covid and I had no covid symptoms.

    United airlines did not give me a refund for the airline tickets and they did not give me a credit after they interrupted my airline flight to Nairobi Kenya. I am out of a lot of my money that I spent for my roundtrip airline tickets going from San Antonio Texas to Nairobi Kenya. I also am out of other money such as a fee that was taken from my reserved hotel in Nairobi Kenya that I had to cancel and the money I paid for my Kenyan Visa. I did not receive any refund or credit for my airline flight ticket cancellation by United airlines. Not only am I dissatisfied but I was ripped off big time by United airlines in the airline flight cancellation and I did not even have covid.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2021

    Worst airline I have ever used; bad service, rude attendants, spilled hot coffee on me in business class, this was on a domestic flight. On international flight to China experienced similar service, rude attendant, arrogant attitude.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2021

    No direct flight to Oregon from Key West Florida, 8 hour layover in Miami, then to Dallas 6 hour layover, then to Sacramento 10 hour layover, then 1 hour flight to Medford for a FUNERAL! HORRIBLE AIRLINES.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2021

    We were scheduled to fly from Denver to Sioux Falls SD. It was snowing in Sioux Falls and 5 inches of snow was expected. United canceled the flight even though other airlines were making the same trip. We watched other airlines go there all day. We were supposed to leave Denver at 7:00 am. We ended up taking off at 11:00 pm. The rude United staff offered to buy us a Mcdonalds meal. Several previous flights on United gave us poor service and rude employees.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2021

    I'd just had brain surgery and this airline was not accommodating in the least. On my way to have the brain surgery, we missed our flight because of some problems at airport security. They left me stranded at the airport missing some of my medical tests. I tried Customer Service and my wife kept calling the 800#. We had to pay out of pocket to fly with a different airline and never got a refund from United.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2021

    I flew United Airlines when I had to go to Palo Alto VA hospital, it was a nice ride, the only unpleasant experience I had was in San Francisco airport with one of the customer service employees, she was very rude, unprofessional, and had no respect at all for me, I'm a Disabled Veteran and Combat Medic, she treated me about as low as you can get, just because I asked her a question, but everything else was great, the pilots, flight attendants and my flight, both coming back and going there, other than the one bad apple, it was a pleasant experience.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2021

    Recently had to travel international destination. Superb precautions were in place. Crew is great. Representatives were helping at every step from depart to destination. Would fly again with United. Great service and great customer care.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2021

    When Continental merged with them their service, they professionalism became number 1 in the industry. Friendly, and well mannered, and professional, they are knowledgeable and a pleasure to fly with. I am. I have seen what could have been a conflict handled with such fitness it made it nothing.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2021

    I took a plane trip in July 2020 from Florida to Colorado. At this point, airlines were still blocking the middle seat in each row. The flight attendants on this particular flight were dismissive and not friendly. Multiple passengers had their masks off and none of the flight attendants did anything to change that.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2021

    I have been flying with United for over 20 years. I have never had an issue with anything. All airlines have unexpected delays. But with United, they always seem to keep you updated and informed better than the other airlines.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 19, 2021

    United really focused on customer service and was very helpful at the kiosk. They left the airport on time and arrived a little bit early. The restroom on the plane was actually clean and had a good supply of paper towels. There wasn’t enough room in the overhead bins because everyone had carryons and the flight was full but they checked my bag at the door and it was waiting for me and ready to go right when I got off of the plane.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2021

    United has always been great when there is a problem taking care of its guests. I try to fly them as often as possible. They have excellent customer service. I don't like that there aren't any free snacks anymore or Gluten free options which I why I gave them a 4. However I will still fly with them.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2021

    Traveling with United is just a way to get from point A to point B. Planes are usually crowded and cramped, seats are usually uncomfortable. Always very glad when I reach my destinations. Amenities are few. They do not make flying a very pleasant experience. Just a means of transportation.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2021

    I always fly United, I love them. They make me feel wanted and valued. I would totally recommend them to family and friends. I am always flying someplace and my first choice is United. I have never had a problem with them.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2021

    I have a credit card with United, and I have been a holder of their credit card for two years. I have been flying with United past 10 years or more and have been satisfied with their service. However, A day before the flight I bought recently on March 16th, 2021, they changed my flight from Honolulu Hawaii to Eugene Oregon that was supposed to go through SFO to Denver instead. I had graduation at Eugene that week, so I tried to change my flight back to go through the airport somewhere on the east coast so it's closer. As I looked up the flight I noticed that the flight I was supposed to be on was still there. So I tried to change the flight back to the original ticket online. However, the website kicked me out more than 10 times. I decided to give a call to the support line. I waited thirty minutes to connect to the line, but the employee did not speak English well, and they tried to charge me extra to change it back to the original flight I was on.

    I asked them to waive the fee since it is not fair to change my flight and charge me to change it back to the original flight I purchased. They connected me to the manager, but the manager also did not speak English well. He blamed the system for not being able to waive the extra charge, but after I gave them my credit card information they told me they will actually waive the charge. They gave me another "direct phone number" which was just a general service line. I waited another an hour on the phone since I had to change the flight as soon as possible for the flight on the next day. Once I got connected to the line, they said they are not able to help me because I am talking to the domestic line although my flight is domestic! I am still waiting for someone to pick up my phone call. Although I always liked united, this experience disappointed me and I would not recommend United to any of my friends.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2021

    Customer service is not good. Staff are not prepared and feel like they are stressed. I have flown with United for several decades and I can assure you that the service is deteriorating. The last few years whenever I can I will choose a different airline.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2021

    I have always had problems with my United flights, always switching flights on me and causing connection problems, every seat full during the epidemic and therefore no water drinking or snacks possible because masks could not be safely removed for that. Check in problems, etc.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2021

    We traveled from Chicago to Sarasota on flight 511, and our first class flight attendant Jody went above and beyond. She entertained our toddler which was a Godsend! The entire crew was so nice and helpful!

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    Reviewed March 12, 2021

    Purchased tickets, Covid canceled meeting at one of the locations on our 2 city flight. Called United to ask what options we had. United stated that they would refund the portion of trip not needed. Got a confirm email stating refund is all set and going back on card used to purchase. 3 months later I contacted united to find out when my refund would be posted on my credit card. United stated that I did not qualify for refund. United was going to keep my money forever. I will be taking united to court for my refund.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2021

    After 4 years of planning a trip (cancelled once by covid), we had reservations with United Airlines (7 travelers) on March 27, 2021. Reservations were made May 2020. Based on the original flight information we made plans for 8 days; arriving early in the morning and leaving by early evening. Several months before our trip dates, United made a slight change of 25 minutes to our arrival flight, no big deal. However, just 20 days from our trip dates, they changed our return flight 4 hours early. This was a game changer, we had plans/reservations for that last day. Unfortunately, with so little notice alternate flights will completely full. Another airline was a possibility but the cost was astronomical. I will never book another flight with United. They are completely undependable. Flyers be aware, take another airline.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2021

    I booked a return flight through United. My flight was changed once before but only with mere minutes affecting my flight. My flight was then changed AGAIN, but this time the change was hours later than my original flight and also added a stop. My nonstop flight now had a 2-hour layover and had me landing to my destination 10 HOURS LATER than what I originally booked. I called the airline to sort this out. I started at 10 a.m. trying to connect with an agent over chat....

    I was disconnected 5 TIMES!!! Finally I decided to call and waited 3 HOURS to be connected with someone. AND FINALLY WHEN I WAS CONNECTED THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO!!! You have to be kidding me! One of the worst customer experiences I’ve ever had! I tried to be reasonable but this airline is just awful. I will never ever book with them again! Oh, and United if you’re reading this, hire more customer representatives so clients aren’t waiting ridiculous hours. Thanks for NOTHING!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2021

    We had a flight out of Texas that occurred during the severe winter storm. We suffered damage to our home and were not able to leave. We contacted them about 48 hours in advance. They had other people waiting on standby so I know they filled those seats. To top it off when the second storm hit they canceled the first leg of our flight so we would not have made it anyway. This wasn’t a sudden change of mind this was a state wide emergency and no one who had any sense would have left their property under those conditions. United may give good service but it’s only when it doesn’t cost them anything.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2021

    2020 I had to cancel my flight for Los Cabos 2 one way tickets for 2 people. One segment was United. For both of us we were given a credit of $537.50. I have been trying to rebook, upgrading to business class (less scary with Covid still around). I was told it would be $1,459 per ticket less the ($268.50)=$2380 for 2 tickets. However Pricing on their website came out to $670.66 for both of us less the credit ($537.50)= $133.16 we owe in total. Quite a difference. When I have tried to explain that is crazy, their answer is it is not a new booking. However a flight credit is just that. You make a new booking and then apply the credit to the current price. Am I going crazy? How can I make someone understand if I am not. I have called and spoken with 3-4 people already. I have completed getting to Los Cabos, but can't seem to resolve this getting home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2021

    We had a major horrible experience with the United Airlines Agents at DFW airport (E5). It's my son’s wedding and they harassed me and my wife at the check in counter, the manager said it was ok to board the flight, but the employee (Sandra, she would not disclose her last name and flipped the badge and another employee (Aaron **) defended her and started arguing with us and was very very rude) did not even listen to her. All the employees started harassing us together, they were laughing at our faces while we were actually in tears cause we were about to miss our son's wedding. They traumatized us and my wife is scared to travel again due to this harassment. The names of the employees are as follows:

    Jannis **
    Sandra (She would not disclose her last name)
    William **
    Aaron **

    And other agents on this date (20 Feb 2021)

    We would like some action taken against them so nobody has to experience what we went through, told my friends & family never travel United!

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2021

    I have flown with United for the last 5 years. In the beginning everything was great, comfortable seats, kind caring flight attendants, and good amenities. Then about a year and a half ago the bad flights started. Delay after delay with a few cancelations, I missed more than 1 important appointment due to United's negligence. Now with the pandemic in full swing they seem to enjoy using their smallest planes and packing them full.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2021

    United just doesn’t get it! In world of COVID other airlines are focusing on customer service! United just keeps shooting themselves in the foot!!! They waive change fees which is great; however, if you book a business or economy ticket they won’t let you change the ticket for a lower class fare like basic economy. This they make you pay more for a rebooking flight even though basic economy may be available!!! Racket to make more money with no customer focus!!! It’s a shame they just can’t get their act together like Delta and SW airlines!!!! Oh well. At least they are consistent!

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2021

    My originating flight was delayed by United which caused me to miss my connecting flight #2019 on 2/11/21. Im 62 flying alone, haven't ate all day, no luggage. Went to customer service and I received a coupon for a discount on a room, not an apology or they would would offer to pay the room just sent me on my way. I'm just very disappointed in United.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021

    Trip canceled due to covid. And they won't even extend 2 tickets until end of year until covid better...worse customer service I ever had. Will never fly United again after losing money on 2 tickets. WAS LOYAL CUSTOMER OVER 20 YEARS.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2021

    I have a MileagePlus Explorer card. Great benefits with 5x miles per dollar. But every time I fly they hassle me about my free checked bag. The check-in process says I need to pay $35 for the checked bag. I get free bags with my mileage plus account. I spend over 30 min on the phone, and about the same amount of time in addition to that on their messaging customer service trying to get this figured out and it then froze. For someone who spends $5-10K every month on their card and pay it off every month, there should be nothing but great service, including a free checked bag.

    United has a good reputation of being a good airline, which is why I got their miles card. This repeat of experiences has proven that they actually just suck like everyone else. I will never use them again unless I absolutely have to. Might as well pay less per flight, get more free bags, and have customer service that doesn't blow. The United name should no longer be associated with the adjective "quality".

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2021

    On our return flight home from Denver, CO back in early December, we had the best customer service anyone could ask for. Here's what happened: out of 6 family members, 3 were scheduled on a direct flight home, while the other 3 were scheduled for a much longer, 1 stop flight home. We really wanted to be on the same flight, in order to be together and get home much quicker. Well, the bible says "you have not because you ask not ..."

    So upon arrival at Denver airport on Sunday, Dec. 6, I thought I would at least ask a United Airlines attendant at the ticket counter if something could be worked out to get us all together. She was very polite, got her manager, and to our amazement, they switched our flight to all be together with no questions asked! My wife and I were astounded. It was wonderful customer service by United and we were very grateful and thankful! Thank you, United for your excellent customer service. It makes a difference when you help solve a problem for other people!

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2021

    I purchased 4 tickets in January 2020 for an overseas travel in July 2020. The flights were canceled due to COVID 19 so I requested refund which I only got refund for 2 tickets after 5 months, and still waiting for the other 2. I emailed United but never got any response, I called several times with no luck to resolve simply because they never tell you the truth, they kept telling me you will receive your refund in 72 hours which never came! It's been 1 year. Can you imagine someone stealing from you $3000 without anything that you can do? That's United Airlines.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2021

    Had 2 sets of tickets to Italy that were cancelled and was told if I took credits I could use them to rebook those tickets or any tickets for anywhere and when I tried to they said I could not use them as it was a partner airline the same as the cancelled tickets and the only one that flies there. United should not have advised me as they knew that I wanted to be able to use them to fly to Florence as I have a home there and fly back and forth with my wife and sometimes family 2 or 3 times a year and the credits are useless. I feel like they stole $11,000 from me. I was told different stories from different agents on how to solve the problem and got nowhere after spending 30 hrs speaking to various departments and in the end denied. I have now filed a complaint with DOT and then will hire a lawyer as I am stuck with $11,000 in credits that I can not use.

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2020

    I have to travel a lot. I used only American Airlines and United for my trips because this is the only options for me. United is far below American Airlines. They discriminate the passengers according you give $30 for a bag. They let people who give money for check in online. They give reason that they need to check your items by their employee if it is fit in their policy. Then how about who give money? They still have carry on. How about those? Ridiculous airline with discrimination policy.

    Once, I was late to the airport, but 25 min before departure. I live in Shreveport, which has only less than 20 passengers for a flight. I personally can check in and catch my flight if it is American Airlines. Their employee for check in never showed up at the counter, and I missed my flight and lose my money. United is a suck. I will give ZERO star for their policy and service. I choose American Airlines as much as possible, but still can't avoid that bad one.

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2020

    The flight attendant in First Class placed personal belongings on the emergency exit handle of the main cabin door during a flight. This is a direct safety violation. I have pictures of this incident.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2020

    Where do I start... The first flight on 10 Oct 2020 - we went from Sacramento to Kansas City. (Layover in Denver). Mechanical issues in Sacramento and missed our flight in Denver and had to wait for 6 hours to get on the last flight out. ALL Flights full and every seat being used in the pandemic. 12 Oct 2020 - Kansas City to Sacramento (layover in Denver). Well... They took my carry-on bag in Kansas City and (that is lost and still can't find it). Then because of wind made us detour and in Colorado Springs and missed out flight in Denver to get home to Sacramento that day. They told us they couldn't get us on a flight home that night. They wanted us to wait 3 days and we ended up on a Delta flight (much better service. plane, seats, middle seat not being used during the pandemic). Had to fly through Utah to get home at almost midnight instead of 3:45pm in the afternoon.

    Still dealing with my baggage issue and United is making Delta pay for my baggage. They aren't paying me for all of what was in my bag because they don't cover expensive things. (It was my carry-on). I have been going rounds with people at United (customer service). Is not helpful, rude, don't speak good English. The last person that I talked to was Milan **- rude and NOT helpful. I will NEVER fly United EVER again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2020

    Literally the worst airline in the sky! Just came back from California, had a layover from Houston to Chicago then buffalo. In Houston, departure was set for 2:20pm but didn't board until 2:30 due to a crew member running behind schedule. Then there was a lightning strike 15 mins after boarding, then they had to drop the cargo door and move luggage because of a weight proportioning issue. Finally we arrive to Chicago and our plane to Buffalo had already left. We go to customer service, soonest flight out is the next day. They say they won't compensate us for a hotel because the delay was due to weather, I said I needed a supervisor immediately.

    The supervisor named "Kendrick" finally comes over. I exclaim to him that had we departed when we were supposed to at 2:20 we would have never even had the lightning delay which was 35 min. Btw, he then spends a half hour on the phone only to say the exact same thing. I began to raise my voice in anger asking to speak to his supervisor in which he started to give me an attitude. I asked for a pen to write his name, he would only give me Kendrick, no last name. I stated that this was ridiculous that, "My wife and I had to pay for a hotel and do not have clothes transportation or toothbrushes and you're not even going to help," he said "and I'll take my pen back too."

    At that point I snapped. Began yelling. He then said, "Now you're not getting home at all," canceled my return flight to Buffalo for the next day and said "Well looks like your refund comes out to about 30 dollars." He would not reverse what he did even after I apologized for getting upset despite the situation. It later cost 300 for tickets home the next day, 185 for hotel, 55 for Uber, and more ** than anyone should ever have to deal with. 1800# was absolutely no help. 100% dissatisfied and shocked with how terrible they handled my situation. I felt completely helpless and could not find any direction in the company to turn to.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    United is the worst airline that I have ever used. I am a frequent flyer, so you can imagine my utter annoyance when 4/5 united flights between 2018-2019 had complications. From hours of delays waiting for another plane to arrive to straight up cancellations with no seats available on other flights for 3 days, United has proven themselves to be trash. Their customer service offered no compensation or promo code when I failed complaints. Every time I see a united flight pop up as an option for my travels, I feel violated. Just two days ago we live to Canada with Air Canada. There was a tiny hiccup with my baggage which customer service handled with ease and through in a 10% off promo code for my next flight! Moral of the story, don’t ever waste your time or money on United Airlines. If this could be a 0 star review, it would be.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2020

    My boyfriend and I had planned a short but very special 5-day trip from 11/21-11/26 to celebrate my birthday (our first celebration together) in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Bora Bora is situated ~1hr flight from PPT (Papeete, Tahiti). We planned to stay at the exclusive Conrad Bora Bora, this is a $3,000/night one-in-a-lifetime experience we are talking about, and we were looking forward to celebrating my birthday with our friends and this was all planned 6 months ago. Also, our first international trip in 2020 during these crazy and uncertain times.

    We checked in at the United counter at SFO at 10.05 am on 11/21 with two smaller trolly bags. Both bags were priority tagged – both bags checked in at the same counter by the same United representative, handled by the same United baggage personal - so what could possibly go wrong one would think!? Unfortunately, my luggage (which was tagged under my boyfriend's name and number:**) never showed up at PPT despite having it checked in 2hrs before departure. Moreover, the airports were not crowded at all and despite being a **DIRECT** flight from SFO!

    We’ve spent excess time and energy, international roaming fees to be on calls with the Houston office to deal with a problem that we had no part in, in fact we paid for a service we never got! Moreover, we had to deal with this issue on our own in a country that was shut down due to COVID-19 and we could not even buy the basic things we wanted! But this is not about buying items...this was supposed to be a stress-free, happy occasion for us and we can’t understand how a priority tagged bag, checked in 2hrs before departure, on a direct flight does not make it on the flight! This has caused so much anxiety on our short 4 day trip that was supposed to create happy memories for both of us. The customer experience and service has quite frankly been a nightmare to us, and we’ve had to deal with this on our own.

    There is so much bureaucracy in the UNITED system and if you call one number, nobody wants to take responsibility or wants to help us out – we’ve learned first hand that your system is BROKEN. Nobody even knew why the bag did not make it on the plane to begin with! I made multiple calls to figure out where my bag was and there still day 3 into my trip and nobody could provide an answer. Once I got off the long calls with United, you do not magically stop thinking about where the bag is and when we could get it back!! This is wasted vacation time at a daily rate of $3,000, which we cannot get back. This is irreplaceable! This may be just another lost luggage in the United statistics, which no one at United cares about, but it’s a mistake one that had a huge negative impact on what was supposed to be a fantastic birthday celebration for us and our friends in Bora Bora.

    I had no dresses, jewelries, swimsuits, workout clothes and other personal items intended for a big multiple days birthday celebration with our friends at the exclusive Conrad Bora Bora! We are talking literally NO clothes – NO clothes, and given our own concerns about the COVID situation outside it is impossible to find suitable replacements locally, and even if we wanted to venture out in pursuit of those, most local shops are closed due to COVID. I had to buy clothes from street vendors who could not really produce a receipt either.

    After 72hrs, on 11/24 we received a call that the bag had been found at SFO and yes of course, it is clear that nobody really put that bag on the flight to begin with! We were offered that the bags be put on a flight on 11/24, only arriving at Bora Bora on 11/25, which we declined as we were returning on 11/26 and we did not want the bag to be lost yet again! As I mentioned above, this is a short trip and Bora Bora is an hour flight from PPT and there were no flights the same day from PPT to Bora Bora that same evening. At this point we just wanted UNITED to no do more damage to our trip than what had already been done and I did not want my bag to make it to Bora Bora when I just left the country. So I came back to SFO and my bag was right there!

    UNITED, you’ve done us WRONG! We have both been faithful UNITED customers for years and this is such a disgrace to your loyal customers. My boyfriend wrote a letter to you as well and we did not hear back at all. I am extremely frustrated with your lack of empathy and ability to compensate me to make this right. And please don’t tell us we have to submit receipts for the urgent items that we bought (with most shops closed and us only have to shop at street vendors)...that in total cost $500 with the expenses for the international roaming fees.

    After spending $3k per night for accommodations at Conrad Bora Bora, you should really be compensating us for one night of this nightmare that has caused us so much anxiety and panic or give us an open business class ticket for our next trip. I am going to write about this on a blog and on some public forums. It has truly been a nightmare... what is the point of paying extra for priority! This is a sad signal you are sending to us that you do not care, and quite frankly this is unacceptable UNITED. Please be a considerate corporation that genuinely cares about your customer base and show us how you can rectify this situation and earn our loyalty and trust back.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2020

    My sons recently flew on United Airlines to visit us for Thanksgiving from their college break. So I discovered a few schemes that United Airlines has created in order for the passenger to purchase the most expensive ticket. We purchased the economy tickets in which we discovered United Airlines makes it more difficult to check in ON PURPOSE!

    Scheme #1, when you go to check in and enter your booking number, it will guide you through the normal procedure and then when you go to the carry on bags it automatically states that you purchased an economy seating ticket so you do not have the privilege for a carry on bag unless you pay. So we had to pay $60 for two very small suitcases that could fit above the seat that was purchased. The two small suitcases had to go in the aircraft's baggage compartment.

    Scheme #2, economy tickets do not allow you to sit with the person you are traveling with unless you pay. Choosing seats used to be if you wanted to sit in first class but now they have a chart of how much each seat cost if you want to move. What's next coin operated storage, credit card swipe to open the restroom door. How cheap and cheesy where you are scraping every penny from the passenger. Who the hell comes up with these ideas as they should be fired.

    Scheme #3, while checking in with an economy ticket, you must check in at least one suitcase and pay the $30 fee or a message will pop up stating that you cannot check in online and must check in at the airport. So we attempted once again and checked in one suitcase. After paying the $30 fee, it magically allowed us to check in one of my sons, but because the other did not have a suitcase this time he had to check in at the airport. United Airlines knows exactly what they are doing and that is "Purchase a more expensive ticket or we will run you through hurdles and make your experience more difficult." United and Continental merged years back and now passengers are stuck with fewer options and United Airlines ridiculous schemes!

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

    For bag worth Rs 15000 damage, compensation of only 7300 Rs is agreed...Only after giving invoice of new purchased bag. Why compelling me to purchase new bag. I'm just asking compensation for my damage.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

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    Hello. I just wanted to say that I was traveling by United Airlines. My bag got damaged. It cost around 15,000 Indian rupees. My baggage cost around 15,000 rupees. But the authorities said that they will only reimburse 7,000 rupees. “Okay, you give. No problem. You will reimburse me 7,000 rupees.” But now, they are saying they will reimburse once I purchase a new bag. After purchasing that new bag, I have to produce that invoice to them. After that, only they are going to reimburse me that 7,000 rupees. So my question is that, what is this? Why they are compelling me to purchase a new bag. But anyhow, they have damaged my old bag, so they are giving me the compensation for that bag. What is the relation between a new bag and the damage, which already caused in my bag. So this was my question. So I’m saying that I want the reimbursement. I don’t want to purchase a bag now, but I want the reimbursement for the bag which they have already caused the damage. Thank you.
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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2020

    I had booked a ticket for my fiance to Mexico to see his very ill father for November, but with his father bad condition he had to fly out a lot earlier to see his father. I called United Airlines to cancel the original trip and I was told the only way to get a cash refund of money we paid was show proof of death or email medical records of his father's failing health.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2020

    We booked a cruise for Dec. 5 2020 which was canceled due to COVID. We booked our air on United at the same time on June 5, 2020. When I called today I was asked to give them my credit card for their cancellation fee of USD 200 although they have my monies of 571.77. When we booked it states in the disclosure for tickets issued between 4/1/20 and 6\30\20 they can retain the value of the ticket to be applied to a new ticket without fee for travel up to 12 months from original ticket issue date. Now they have the audacity to charge an additional USD 200 to cancel. What a rip off airline. Never fly UNITED again. They make their rules after the fact and don't live up to their written agreements. BEWARE, TRAVELERS.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

    I traveled with a dog, service animal! They could not confirm that I add service animal on my reservation, they charged me ticket gait service animal and IT took them one hour to do that. I was Almost late on my flight!! In meantime while I'm waiting, employees stand, they have ugly comments based on what I wear, they are lazy, very unpleasant and rude! I never saw something like this with Airline.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

    I never even got to fly. They eliminated the flight I paid for 7 weeks in advance. I had a choice to accept the change which was 100 % unacceptable, or cancel the flight so I canceled. Now I have to laboriously arrange another flight. If I ran my business like that I would have gone bankrupt 20 years ago. The email about the canceled flight should have automatically triggered a refund, right? Or had a link to book a new flight at the same price, right? Nothing. So I had to spend about an hour that I don't have working through United's poorly designed website and endless phone tree to speak to a person.

    I may get my refund in 14 days! That is total nonsense. I can give refund within 24 hours. United has to get with the times or go under. When they do, I dearly hope they are not bailed out by my hard earned tax dollars. Those abundant tax dollars are made possible by the diligent attention to quality practiced by so many American workers and business people. I am sick of supporting parasites like United.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

    I’ve never felt so unsafe on a flight since Covid began. The flight was absolutely filthy. Pretty sure it was not sanitized or cleaned prior to our boarding. The pockets in front of me had chunks of peanut butter from whoever was sitting there before. I was also shocked to see the flight was packed to maximum capacity. The gentlemen behind me was coughing up a storm. With so many people on a flight, you can’t tell me not one person had Covid! I’m super afraid now and will not be flying with United. This is very alarming.

    Also, when we landed the flight attendants announced over the intercom that they will unload row by row to be sure everyone isn’t too close. The next thing you know, a bunch of hoodlums standup and bum rush the door to exit and there wasn’t one thing the flight crew could do. I would say 20 people left and they were all the way from the back. I have flown with Alaska and Delta and it was always under 50% capacity and very very clean. Wake up United!!!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2020

    The worst airline ever is the United Airlines customer service. Even If this airline was free, never take it. I've never seen such bad customer service like that before. They're lazy, disrespectful, careless, and so so very rude!! They nearly made my daughter miss her flight even though we arrived over 2 hours early. They made not only us, but many people around us wait in line multiple times and open their bags to throw things out. Not only that, but after telling us our bag was good to go, as we were on our way to the plane, they told us our handbag will not fit and we were forced to leave the whole bag behind. If I could've canceled the whole trip to wait for another airline I would have. Worst experience. Never again.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2020

    Jan from the customer service team took my call. After I explained to her that my brother in law had passed yesterday she went above and beyond to move my flight schedule back a day without accruing any fees. This was truly a small miracle that I needed and I know this is small, but it is something I will remember forever.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2020

    I bought 2 tickets for my son and companion through Asap Tickets. Due to COVID Lufthansa canceled his flights. After contacted United, I canceled 1 ticket not knowing I was supposed to call my travel agency for that and left the other ticket active. The reservation person told me they will give me an electronic travel certificate that I received in 6/17/20. At the next day they voided it, then I canceled the other ticket 7/29/20 that they are saying we will get a refund for it. After multiple calls to refunds department today the travel agent from Asap called with me to clarified this problem. The lies that came from United Airlines is awful.

    Finally, we don't understand why 1 ticket gets the refund and not the other one, only credit to be used until 2/5/21. That is not going to work because of Europe still closed to Americans. We specifically requested a refund. If looking for an airline that cares about customer satisfaction look elsewhere. It’s amazing that a company that received millions in bailout money they would treat their customers so poorly. This is a rip-off.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2020

    I booked tickets purposely on United because of what they offered for price but equally for the time of flight, duration of trip and convenience. The original booking was for a evening flight, 3.25 hours, nonstop. We received a notification that our flight was changed COMPLETELY. Instead of departing in the evening and flying non-stop United decided we need to fly out in the morning, one connecting flight in Washington and then to our destination. We have work that day so we made the flight an evening departure for a reason. They take it upon themselves to make their customers rearrange their entire itinerary without any consideration. It feels like a bait and switch gimmick to me.

    Give customers a great itinerary choice, great price and after they fill up the seats they completely change it to benefit them. They basically are telling their customers "now that you have made all your plans for travel, hotel reservations, family picking you up, we are going to change that for you without any regard to those plans". Only a major corporation that only cares about its bottom line does this to their customers, because if mom and pop businesses did this, they would be out of business. I have always liked United and their service with previous travel. Since Covid airlines are taking a big hit and they are needing to make up for their losses. Unfortunately they are going to continue losing out after the aftermath because of poor customer service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2020

    I recently flew round trip from Atlanta to O'Hare on United and could not have been more pleased. From reservations to check in, going through security, to boarding and in flight service everything went very smoothly. I am an elderly, arthritic, overweight, cancer patient that had to travel to a funeral. I have one of those faces that always looks grumpy, and truth be told I usually am. But United even made ME smile. I had heard such horror stories on how horrible air travel has gotten, well not on United Express. Their seats are roomy with plenty of leg space, even in coach. I was pre-boarded and assigned seating with even extra legroom. I have a good, rather expensive walker, and they took excellent care of it, I gave it to them on boarding the plane, and it was waiting for me when I got off. They even had wheelchairs waiting for me when I got off, with friendly attendants. I would not hesitate to fly them again. It was like flying used to be.

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020

    Had the rudest, aggressive and combative main cabin head flight attendant ever. 15 secs after I sit down, this woman starts on me about my bags not under the seat. I mentioned something about the attitude and my chair mate agreed, he said it was present prior to boarding since she had gotten into it with him. 4 hrs of harassment and treated with malice and hate right off the bat. Had tray table down with my legs crossed, not Ok so I stopped, though the rudeness didn't. Another point my legs are cramping so I extended them in front of me. I was told this was not ok due to COVID. I asked" Does United not disinfect between flights? That's what the ad says" She fumbled for words and did not give me a yes or no answer.

    I asked for the main cabin head flight attendant's name so I could include in review but they would not give it to me, so I said "Ok, I'll take a picture" which I did.

    Shortly before the flight landed, the head attendant stands right in front of us ( we were behind the exit row and the exit row seats were blocked off.) and starts spraying disinfectant with a regular household spray bottle. The overspray covered our face, hands and my seatmate's eyes. She never informed us or mentioned that she was would to spray. Isn't it her job to inform us? Isn't it her job to be somewhat neutral if not friendly? Is this what United was referring to when they said they disinfect? The ad shows this huge professional machine....

    But it doesn't stop there. Not sure what kind of yarn was fabricated but as the plane door opens, there are two police officers and 2 United Reps waiting to escort me off. Luckily my seatmate, whom I had never met before, was more than happy to be my witness and relay what had transpired. Can you believe it!? It was shocking - she could have handled it so much better had she done her job and be professional instead of having an axe to grind.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

    United Airlines is holding our $2,300.00 for a trip to Spain in May 2020 which was canceled due to COVID-19. We are now sending our credit card company we used to buy the tickets a complaint letter asking for help getting our refund. I hope someone from United sees this and decides to help us get our refund since this is the worst experience I have ever had with an Airline company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

    I book an international flight with United for $685. I later had to cancel the flight for Covid-19 related issues. When I re-booked a flight the ticket happened to be $148 cheaper. I asked for a refund. The united representative said they could give me a travel certificate which I could use on a subsequent flight. I finally got clearance to travel and tried to re-book a flight with united. This time the ticket price had gone up by $78. Instead of using the $148 credit to pay the difference, United asked me to pay the $78, indicating that the travel certificate could only be used on certain flights, referring me to the "fine print" that came along with the travel certificate. I feel defrauded of $148. I understand the United may be having hard times but all airlines are having difficulties. I am not likely to use this airline in the future, and would actively discourage others from using this airline.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

    Recently I traveled on United first class. Planes are dirty and old. On my return there was a major delay due to their computers were down. The agent told me they couldn't print paperwork. The pilots needed to take off. I know this is not true because my neighbor is a chief pilot. Due to their problems the agent booked me on flight on American in economy class. Once home contact united and filled out a refund for the difference in ticket cost going from first class to economy. Guess what their response was? I would not be getting any refund period. I guess united needs the money more than my business which is 1K status. Switching airlines. United is rated one of the airlines with delays and cancellations.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2020

    First flight was cancelled by United due to Covid. They gave us a voucher. We rebooked a new flight for the same day. Then we got an email stating that portions/legs of our new flight were canceled/unconfirmed. Asked for a refund since they cancelled BOTH flights for this event and we no longer trusted that booking a new flight wouldn't be cancelled as well--we decided to just drive.

    Over an hour on the phone with customer service. Two reps hung up on me as soon as I explained the problem (!!!). Nobody would refund us to our credit card because the "second flight was paid for with the travel voucher" so they could "only refund us to a voucher"--when the ONLY reason we used a voucher was because they cancelled our first flight (for which we were entitled to a refund). Horrible customer service and now they are keeping our money for a flight they cancelled twice. We have no intention of flying with them again.

    After reading many other similar reviews, I believe they are intentionally pushing out vouchers, and encouraging people to rebook for future flights which they never intend to actually follow through with. Then when they cancel the future flights, the customer is no longer entitled to any refund per their policy because the later flights were booked with travel vouchers. They are taking customers' money and ultimately not providing any service.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2020

    Purchased tickets to Roatan in March for my family, which were cancelled by United due to COVID. They gave me travel vouchers, and I rebooked our trip for June. The flights were cheaper in June, so they gave me additional travel vouchers. Then June flights were cancelled as well due to COVID. So I tried again for August. The August tickets were more expensive than in June, and United would not let me use more than one travel voucher per ticket, so I had to pay more cash. Now the August flights have been cancelled by United, and I am being told by United that they cannot refund of my money (almost $5,000) because I used travel vouchers for part of the ticket price. According to the Dept. of Transportation, United is supposed to provide refunds to customers if United cancels its flights. This is highway robbery, and I will not be using United again, and will warn all my friends to avoid them as well.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2020

    Worst customer service ever. They give you vouchers and then make it nearly impossible to use. They made me think I was able to use mine only to charge me quadruple the original amount of the flight. Jen (**) a supervisor had the audacity to tell me to "get over it." Not only that, last year a rep was telling me bad words and been very racist. That is the reason why they sent me the vouchers to began with. Only to later do this BS to me. And their solution is to tell me to get over it and only give me back the ** vouchers that I probably won't be able to use again.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2020

    We booked a trip to Italy for May. Due to COVID trip was cancelled. After multiple calls to refunds department (over 8 hrs on hold) they have yet to resolve this problem. We received a travel voucher which we did not want. We specifically requested a refund. Now they tell us that they cannot (ie will not) convert it to a refund. If looking for an airline that cares about customer satisfaction look elsewhere. It’s amazing that a company that received millions in bailout money they would treat their patrons so poorly.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2020

    Our flight TO Austin Texas on Spirit Airlines was CANCELLED due to COVID. We booked a car rental and the entire trip through Expedia. EVERYONE has given us our money back EXCEPT United Airlines. Now, if my flight TO Texas was canceled... how would it be possible to take a flight OUT of Texas if we aren't even IN Texas? Not to mention they then added a stop in Chicago, which entitles me to a refund being that it was changed. The whole reason of me choosing THAT flight is because it was a nonstop flight back. I mean if this is how they do business during a pandemic, good for them. And they got a bailout. I lost my job due to Covid so I could really use the cash at the moment. A credit good for 2 years? What am I supposed to do with that when I already DON'T want to fly your terrible Airline. So thanks for NOTHING UNTIED AIRLINES... AWFUL.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2020

    United canceled our flight because of COVID-19 and won't give a refund. They sent an email that said it was a refund but it was voucher for a future flight even though DOT regulations said they were required to give us a full refund if we requested one which we did. They will not accept our email and don't answer the phone. There should be a class-action suit against them. I recommend that no one ever fly United.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2020

    On June 16, 2020 we were scheduled to travel to Croatia. We are US citizens and Platinum MileagePlus members and United Airlines arbitrarily refused us boarding, wanting an entry permission letter from the Croatian government (after taking passports and tagging bags). United Airlines has never announced, posted or notified customers that they, United, would deny boarding if customers did not possess a copy of an official letter granting permission to enter any country. When we inquired where that requirement could be found the staff around us could not answer the question. The United staff in charge of International Travel approvals then ignorantly gave us a copy of IATA notice that only addressed EU citizens. She totally disregarded and omitted any reference to Non-EU citizens entry requirements that have been published for travelers with postings updated regularly from agencies with legal authority on these matters.

    An entry permission letter (United term) is not required by the Croatian government. What is required for Non-EU citizens is proof that you meet business, economic or personal reasons and present documents supporting the national requirements to enter. In this case, we own property and had all our documents on hand; Invitation from a Croatian business for business matters, Purchase agreement, Bill of Sale, Title and Deed Transfer, plus accommodations, car rental reservations as well as registering in the Enter Croatia website for an Appearance ID number to present to Border Patrol, per requirements of the Croatian Ministry of Interior, Croatian Consultant in NY, US State Department and Embassy notice to citizens.

    United personnel totally disregarded this information and deemed it irrelevant, inaccurate and out of date despite being shown current web pages from the US embassy in Croatia with current date. We then found ourselves basically stranded at the Newark Airport, which we were unfamiliar with since we live out of state. We had rented a one-way rental minivan due to luggage space needs. Now we had to rent a hotel room for the night and find a way to return home. Total out of pocket costs for this fiasco is now $1,000. In addition, I asked the United gate agent to please let me cancel the flight so the mileage points would immediately be redeposited into our account. She rushed over and canceled our tickets anyway leaving our hard-earned 316,000 points in limbo. As What takes a minute for customers on the United website now required two calls over two days to get United to redeposit mileage.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2020

    I’m highly satisfied and impressed by the United Airline customer service. The level of care and kindness of the representatives is one of a kind. My flight was cancel two times because of the covid 19 situation, the promptness and highly skilled representatives to rebook me to another flight was fast and very much appreciated. I’m forever grateful for all the help that I received in a timely manner. Thank you to all the representatives team of United Airline!!

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    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    My daughter has an underlying health condition. I let United know that she can not fly, or go anywhere because of the COVID-19 virus. I sent them a letter from her Primary Care Physician stating this. They refuse to refund money for plane tickets I bought in February. Basically taking almost $900.00 because I am looking out for my child's health. Very sad that they would pull this! I recommend SouthWest.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2020

    Hello. United is a greedy airline. Cannot travel anytime soon, we were going to Denver to help our son and with the virus of course that’s not possible. My husband is a school teacher, we’re raising our granddaughter. Her mother our daughter passed away. My husband is a good teacher we were supposed to travel during spring break. I’ve been reaching out since March to get a refund. Our granddaughter has epilepsy and we are over 60 years old so we can use the money back. Please give us a refund.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2020

    I originally purchased two tickets for my friend and I to go to Charleston, SC. The dates for the trips were May 23rd-25th. Then this whole COVID pandemic happened. Of course, I deemed it not safe for me to go. So I contacted Orbitz (the site I used to purchase the tickets). The rep told me she would credit my account in 7-10 days. When that did not happen, I disputed the charges with my credit card company. But United Airlines fought back and now the charges are rebilled to my account. That is not right. I could not fly on an airplane to another state when there's a pandemic going on. It's not safe. It's not wise. It's not right that United Airlines is doing this. I feel they are cheating me out of my money, especially since I never used those tickets.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I had a trip booked for April 23 2020 to see my son get married. Due to the outbreak of Covid 19 everything has been cancelled, shut down, etc. so there is no wedding happening. United received a bailout from the government. Took my money and still won't issue me a refund. Travel vouchers is what they gave me which I have no use for. They are not very accommodating and not doing the right thing in this situation. I don't typically fly but if I ever do again I will not be flying United. They are the worst.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    My son had a flight from Las Vegas to Australia today. He had many articles to take with him that we had purchased for his family and needed to take 4 suitcases. I called United and they told me that 2 suitcases would be free, a cost of $45 for the third, and $55 for the fourth. I confirmed that with the gentleman on the phone because I thought that I misheard him. The last thing that I said to him was "so it will only be $90 for all 4?" and he said that I was correct. Well, my son got to the airport and the man that checked him in told him that it would be a total of $400 for the two extra bags; $200 each!!! When my son asked the gentleman what would happen if he didn't have the extra money, the man said that he could take 2 bags with him and he could leave the other two there with them. This is absolutely unacceptable and this is just one more reason that I do not ever and will NEVER fly United Airlines.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    Refusing to give refunds during COVID 19 while events and trips are being canceled all over America. They're getting their help from the government to recoup cost lost, but not refunding money to the customers. We're not all in this together.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    Where is Arnold Diaz when you need him? Shame shame shame. Bought tickets way before corona. Executive stay at home orders in NJ and California (destination). No nonessential travel per governors. Not even a place open to eat in Cali. Millions of people out of work. This healthcare worker essential and unable to take vacation. And GUESS WHAT??? Make everybody’s hardship worse= UNITED WOULD NOT ISSUE A REFUND. What a sorry state of affairs. Shaking my head. United has lost my respect and my business.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2020

    UNITED AIRLINES SET TO MAKE A FORTUNE ON THE BACK OF COVID-19 VIRUS. Booked two return tickets Heathrow to New York with United Airlines travelling 16th-21st April through Expedia. On the 18th March flight times were advanced by 3 hours now departing at 12:00hrs not the 09:00hrs times. The return flight delayed by 2 hours. On 16th March UK Foreign Office directive was 'against all but essential travel to the US'. Also, on 16th March, US Homeland Security suspended, UK citizens travelling from the UK, entry into the US (If arriving would be quarantined 14days)!

    On the 31st March both flights were cancelled by United Airlines via Expedia. I have now written numerous emails to United Airlines and have only received standard replies. Hiding behind the small print - T&C's state that if United Airlines cancel a flight a refund is in order unless another flight is available with 6 hours of the cancelled departure time (inc non refundable tickets)!! I wrote to the CEO, Oscar Munoz@united.com only to receive a 'phone call from Customer Services telling me that a flight left Heathrow at 10:00hrs on the 16th April and we should have been on it?? THIS FLIGHT BEING WITHIN THE 6 HOURS!! The very day the UK and US restrictions were introduced. I and Expedia knew nothing about this flight?? I had NO tickets for this flight, no seats booked and no hold baggage paid for!

    I am horrified that United Airlines, given all the above restrictions on travel, could expect anybody to fly! It could have been a death sentence!! United Airlines has no integrity, is unethical, dishonest, unrealistic, downright stupid, devoid of Customer Service and just a money grabbing outfit all for the sake of 2 tickets!! I was offered vouchers which were NOT acceptable, and in any event, after all of the hassle, I would not set foot on a United Airlines aircraft, even if they offered me a Round the World 1st Class ticket!! Note both American Airlines and Delta have refunded, non-refundable tickets!

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    Reviewed April 21, 2020

    Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, my travel plans were canceled well before my April 2020 flight. United Airlines only offered me a $750 voucher towards future travel. In these uncertain times, I'd prefer a full refund.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2020

    I will never fly with United Airlines. I bought a ticket and insurance thru travel guard. I can't fly due to immune compromised. The ticket and insurance were ordered March 1 2020. Cancelled March 4 2020. My doctor filled out the required paperwork once I received it and it was sent to the airlines and travel guard the same day. I have been given the run around all the way up to today. Every excuse in the book. I now have my credit card company involved as I filed a dispute of the charges. There are over 600 airline employees with coronavirus and many have died. They are also getting a huge bailout. My daughter was refunded immediately without any issues and did not have insurance. This is nothing but a big rip off and fraud for not refunding me.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2020

    We booked a flight from SLC to Tahiti, planning well in advance including trip cancellation insurance. Prior to the trip, French Polynesia closed its borders due to COVID19 unless the passengers quarantined for 14 days upon arrival. We were booked on a 12 day sailing trip in Tahiti so a 14 day quarantine was not possible. We re-booked our trip with the first available yacht to accommodate our crew but it was outside the 1 year of the original purchase of the flights. UNITED REFUSED to refund our flights (over $3000!). I will take every opportunity to tell others to NEVER fly United both personally and over social media! I will NEVER fly United Airlines again. (I can't afford to keep GIVING them my money!)

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    Reviewed April 14, 2020

    I got screwed over by United Airlines purchased through JustFly.com. So Covid-19 got my wedding canceled and I had to also cancel our flight/ honeymoon. I bought the travel insurance for $50 per person and the extra cancellation policy for $20 per person. When it came down to cancellation and trying to reschedule we got absolutely no flexibility. We had paid for a great flight and flight time for May 24th to Hawaii, Kauai from LAX and a great flight and flight time back home. Now, I canceled and got my credit, but rescheduling my flight has been an absolute nightmare. I wanted to get my honey and I a flight and flight time with our credit that would be similar departure and arrival times to our originals but I couldn't. I couldn't even pay the difference.

    Our original flights were leaving LAX at 8:30 am and arriving in Hawaii at 11:41 am, and then leaving Hawaii at 1:00 pm and arriving at LAX at 9:42 pm. NOW our flights are leaving LAX at 10:15 am and arriving in Hawaii at 1:35 pm (which is fine) and leaving Hawaii at 9:15 PM and arriving in San Fran at 5 am with a 2-hour layover and then flying to Ontario around 7:15 am and arriving sometime around 9 am. What really made me not feel treated well was that we didn't get any flexibility with our "credit." I wanted to buy a new flight with the same provider (United) and use the credit then just pay the difference but it wouldn't allow me. Really unhappy. Hopefully, they will reach out and right this wrong.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    Extremely bad experience costing us $1000 because United overloaded the plane causing us to miss the connecting flight and boarding our cruise ship meaning we lost 3 days on the cruise and laid an additional sum for 3 nights at a hotel and another flight on Alaskan airlines into Mexico!!!!!

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    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    In mid March (2020) we had to cancel a scheduled trip (of four) due to the safety and health enforcements that were occurring as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. When we rescheduled the trip for a later date at a lower ticket price, United Airlines refused to provide a credit for the difference and we lost nearly $500. I was prepared to book a second trip had they provided the credit.

    During this unique COVID environment, when many socially responsible companies are helping to slow the spread of the disease and providing free/discounted service or relaxing their policies to those who are financially impacted by the outbreak, affected by the virus, and to health care workers who are at the center of it all, United Airlines still feels the need to nickel and dime their customers. It's very disappointing and unfortunate. Way to go United Airlines! You set the example of why so many dislike your industry. You would've actually made more money, had you provided a credit.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    I had a ticket for my wife and I to go to Italy March 12-22. Italy was on CDC level 3 and 4 depending on area. On March 1st we decided to change our flight and go to Jamaica instead. I was charged a $300 person change fee for my wife and I. ($600 total). 2 days later United decided to waive change fees. SO they have repeatedly refused to refund my change fee or even give me a travel voucher. From complaints and reviews I have read UNITED has continued to show how little they care about their customers. I have a travel voucher available. Once I use that I will NOT FLY United again. I recommend others follow suit. My son flew Delta and they bent over backwards to help him during the same travel period.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2020

    United Airlines canceled then changed my flight to a time that would not work for me and added an extra leg to the journey from Savannah, GA to Grand Rapids, MI on April 6, 2020, then refused my refund even though they changed the deal. Had a similar issue with American Airlines last week and they issued a complete and instant refund. Never again United Airlines!

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    Reviewed April 1, 2020

    This is in response to needing to change a flight scheduled for April 23, 2020. John ** was the customer service representative to answer my call on March 31, 2020. Mr. ** was very professional in talking with me about my flight and was very helpful in taking care of the situation that was caused by the CV-19. Mr. ** is a fine asset to the ongoing integrity of United Airlines. This is a stressful time for everyone and Mr. ** projected a calm and respectful attitude in dealing with yet another flight cancellation situation. I sincerely look forward again to flying "The Friendly Skies of United" very soon. By the way, my very first flight was United in 1965, from Flint, Michigan to Chicago. Been hooked on flying ever since. Very sincerely, Judie.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2020

    United Airlines is HORRIBLE. They cancelled my flight plans and will only credit me back my flight fee, and are going to charge me for my insurance? (I paid for the insurance in case I decide to cancel) but United cancelled the flight and keeps my insurance money. SHAME ON YOU! That is HORRIBLE, and my future flights will be on American Airlines.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2020

    United Airlines needs to catch up with what is going on in the world and come up with a better response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The president and governors have mandated stay at home. Before all the mayhem, I booked a 1 way flight on United ($ and Miles) to FLL and another 1-way flight on Alaska ($ and miles) back to PDX. Alaska Airlines response to the pandemic was to send out a notice to its customers regarding a full refund if a flight due to the circumstances was canceled. I did so and was awarded a full refund of miles and $ on my credit card.

    I need to state that when I booked my flight with United I opted to take out the insurance offered for $18. Online, I thought I had canceled my flight but noticed I had not received a refund on my credit card. I called United to follow-up and was told the flight was not canceled. I was told it would cost me $125 to have my miles reinstated. I asked about the Insurance I purchased and was told it was a 3rd party that I would have to contact them. I then requested to talk with a supervisor. The supervisor too was less than helpful, I could cancel the flight and would be given a voucher for a future flight within 1 year of original booking.

    Difference between Alaska and United:

    Alaska: Excellent upfront correspondence acknowledging and supporting the recent circumstances. Additionally initiating a full refund of miles and credit. Excellent customer service United: Insurance useless, not reinstating miles but can use within 1 year of purchase, the extra $ spent not refunded and I do not have a receipt to use in the future. Problem: People are out of work, the government is initiating a 2 trillion $ stimulus check package because Americans are told to stay home and are out of work, but United is not supporting its customers.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2020

    United Airlines is not handling flight policies and cancellations during the pandemic in a professional manner. They are TRASH! I will NEVER book with them again! The coronavirus has a ridiculously fast level of infectious spread that requires quarantine and social distancing. So it's tacky that United Airlines will NOT allow refunds. United also has the NERVE to not give me travel credits directly to my account for the $1,194 that I spent and was charged to my card. I will complain to corporate and never book again!

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    Reviewed March 21, 2020

    As an older individual I was worried about traveling a 13 hour flight to New Zealand. But I can't express enough how completely satisfied I was with this flight. The trip went by so fast because how comfortable it was. The seats were extremely comfortable with enough room in coach to actually bend down to tie a shoe without bumping my head. The TV monitor was a nice distance away without being in my face and the person in front could actually recline the seat a bit without it being intruding. I could cross my legs and actually sleep. We were given blankets and pillows in coach. Food was great..all in all it was a great trip and better pricing than other airline flying to New Zealand. This 13 hour trip was so much more enjoyable than a very painful 5 hour flight across US on an airline I won't mention.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2020

    My wife and I were scheduled for a 3 week trip through the South Pacific sponsored by the World War II museum. The museum group cancelled the trip due to the coronavirus. The leg from Lax to Hawaii was on United Airlines. It was an $8,500+ 1st class roundtrip ticket for 2. We tried to get a refund for the price of the ticket. United refused a cash refund and instead offered to give us a credit on a future trip but travel had to be commenced before January 2, 2021. First of all, based on our current situation it is most unlikely we would be able to comply with that restriction. Secondly considering the travel bans and restrictions on overseas travel it would be unlikely we could ever use it in that time frame. The employees we dealt with were very nice but could care less about our situation. Essentially it was, "oh well".

    The feds are considering giving/loaning billions to the airline industry which has been abusing the traveling public for a long time. Congress needs to force a change on the airlines regarding the airline's unfair business practices. United has a history of poor service and quite frankly it would benefit the industry if they would close up shop.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2020

    I flew United in 2019 and overall it was a good flight. It was an overseas flight. My biggest complaint is the passenger seating space. I had a guy in front of me to recline his seat and when he did his head was almost in my lap! All airlines need to stop trying to cram too many passengers into small spaces.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2020

    I have a $250 travel voucher that must be used before 5/31/2020. Even with the national emergency going on with the COVID-19 happening they will not extend the expiration date. Only response was that I have 331 days from 5/31 to plan a trip. With what is going on in the world that is impossible and no changes are allowed once travel itinerary is booked. I offered to give them the full breakdown of what caused them to issue the voucher in the first place. The issue caused a tremendous amount of problems for family in Texas and Florida. I told them if they knew the story they would probably offer my whole family round trip tickets to Hawaii. With what is going on right now I cannot believe they are not willing to make me happy as this was the reason they issued it in the first place.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2020

    Was packed seating on return from Israel to Newark. Once we got to Newark to fly to Greenville, SC and for hours all passengers that were to fly home were told 3 times different stories so finally After hours of waiting at midnight they gave vouchers for hotel. By time we got to room it was only 3 to 4 hours before having to return to catch morning flight which was also late arriving. Bad customer service.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2020

    I spent near 3 hours on hold to talk to customer service after United changed our non-stop flight to a 1-stop flight and increased our travel time from 3 hours to near 8 hours each way. My spouse has a severe anxiety issue and long flights will put a toll on her. Also, we paid extra to book a non-stop flight to go to our destination and after spending 3 hours on hold, I was told that United can't offer us a non-stop or a partial refund for the extra money we paid to book our tickets. Please do not reply back with offering me to cancel/refund my tickets, because if I do that I will be out near $6,000 for the hotel fees that won't refund my funds. This is 100% not acceptable. In simple words, I was charged for non-stop flight and United changed my flight to 1-stop that's supposed to be hundreds less and won't give me a refund. On top of that, I have to deal with my spouse being all bent out of shape during this whole trip. DO THE RIGHT THING! My number is **.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2020

    An event in April was cancelled because of the corona virus. We filled out the form to cancel of tickets and asked for a refund. We were told that they would give us a voucher that we would have to use within a year. Once the event was cancelled we had no reason to fly, we are seniors and don't fly often. Basically it was too bad. They are going to ask for a big bail out from our government but will not pass that on to the people they have already taken money from. Don't fly United.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2020

    This was the worst flight I had ever taken. I was scheduled to fly on UA448 on Saturday, December 28th. About 24000 frequent flyer miles were spent for the seat in Business class. They then proceeded to cancel my flight. I Was rebooked onto à plane that had fewer business class seats, and was 34 years old. Upon arriving at seat 5A, I realized that the recline function was broken. I asked the cabin crew to come and move me to a different seat. She gruffly told me that this was out of her control and I just had to deal with it. This continued to sour my horrendous experience with United. Upon takeoff, I asked her where the inflight entertainment was since my ticket told me that the plane was equipped with personal screens. She showed me that it was stowed in the armrest. She suggested I get out my credit card, which of course I did NOT have. I'm too young to have one!!!

    I did not tell her this so she showed me the paper flyer in my seatback pocket that showed that the entertainment costs money. I stared in horror at the prices they wanted to charge me. I calculated that the five-hour flight to Denver would cost me $22 for entertainment. Another tally tick on the factors contributing to the nastiness of United on my notepad.

    Further on in the flight the menu was handed out. I asked for the beef and the flight crew told me, in a voice I didn't care for, that I would get heart disease if I ate it since I am so young. Hogwash! I’ve eaten many times beef and never gotten sick from it. She insisted on giving me tofu, which I hate. Advice: Bring your own food on United flights, their catering is subpar.

    About 40 minutes before landing I had to use the bathroom. I got up and used the business class lavatory. I was there, sitting down for about 20, 25 seconds when there was this most horrible turbulence. It nearly lifted me off the toilet seat. Of course, the seatbelt sign came on. I had to make a decision. I could either try and go back to my seat and risk being turned into à human-missile, or I could wait it out peacefully. I chose to wait it out. The bad turbulence only lasted 3 minutes. I then tried to go back to my seat.

    The flight attendant, whose name was Ralphia, told me that I had broken the law because I had visited the toilet while the seatbelt sign was on. That’s not what I did. I went there while the seatbelt sign was still OFF and there just happened to be horrendous turbulence while I was there. At the end of the day nothing really happened but it further soured à bad experience with United. But she still insisted on deducting about 500 United MileagePlus miles from my account.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2020

    I really like United. I appreciate they get a bad rap from some employees who have made some not-so-great choices, but I've also never seen that. I've always been treated respectfully by United. I've had complimentary upgrades when I was in uniform (long time ago), I've never really had any problems with the app or staff, I think they're a great airline. I think they're expensive, but you also get what you pay for. The planes and seats are comfy, and I personally prefer to fly on United whenever possible.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2020

    I just flew out of Denver International. I received a text that the plane would be departing from A57. Thirty minutes later I received another text that my flight would be departing from B85. A 20 minute walk to the train, back on train and a 10 minute walk to that part of the airport. Ten minutes later I received a text that my flight would be departing from A 65. I stopped at a United desk to double check on my departure gate. They could not get a hold of anyone to confirm my departure gate.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2020

    Our flight from Colorado Springs to Montana went very well. The flight attendants were attentive. The pilots handled the rough rough weather skillfully and most importantly, We took off and landed on time!

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    Reviewed March 15, 2020

    United Airlines have crammed so many seats into the plane that you feel like you are in a coffin. The weather was bad and we were stuck in the back of the plane at last minute because they used a smaller plane to take the last portion of the flight. It shook so bad that we thought it was going down, and then could not move as there was 3 inches in front of us. Horrible experience.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2020

    I have been a frequent flyer for several airlines but continue to be most loyal to United due their amazing reward program, flights available to almost all cities I need to travel to, and the customer service. I had an unfortunate family matter that happened unexpectedly and had to cancel a flight that I had booked and without having to verify, no questions asked and they waived my fees to cancel and also the change fee when I rebook. During such a difficult time this meant so much and that is why I will continue to be a loyal customer.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2020

    Because of this crazy time, I am considering changing a scheduled flight that I have with United Airlines. I paid $262 for my original flight. If I cancel the flight, I can bank the $ for 12 months and rebook at at later date. That sounds great, doesn't it? Well, I looked into it and this is what would happen. If I rebook on the very same flight and use my banked $, United airlines says "magnanimously" that they will waive change fees. However, United airlines will charge $545 for the rebooked flight (the very same as the original) they "use" the banked $ and still charge $283 more for the exact same flight. I tried booking a different flight in the future. If I booked this flight without wanting to use my "banked" $, it would cost $350. If I book this new flight using my banked $ United airlines will charge $1500!!

    This is highway robbery!! United airlines is trying to present this compassionate public image, as if they really care and want to help in this crisis. In reality they reduce your banked $ to be almost worthless. United airlines, you need to take a lesson from Southwest, their policy "All the time" is to recognize that travel plans change and allow travel funds to be banked for 12 months and then be used at their original value. United airlines is taking advantage of a very scary time and profiting from it!!

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    Reviewed March 13, 2020

    Due to the fact I have a son who is a United Pilot, and have taken several trips on United. I appreciate their sincere effort to accommodate my schedule and to be more than willing make schedule and trip as precise as can be. Recommend the airline to anyone who will travel by air.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2020

    Awesome experience with United. I’m about to go home on United short duration and the price is very fair and pet friendly and very professional ladies on the air craft. The snacks are good. I like the coffee better.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2020

    I have flown United over 1000 flights since 2009, reaching their highest "1K" loyalty year after year. The flights attendants' level of courtesy and service skill set vary to a large degree. There is no middle ground, either get an excellent experience or a poor one. The benefits of loyalty elite status are definitely worth going out of the way for, i.e. perhaps you take an extra flight to remain loyal instead of another airline direct flight. Perhaps you make a longer drive from Newark instead of Kennedy.

    United's Mileage Plus program is very competitive with others, more based on dollars spent than miles flown (the old way). Let's face it, business travelers like me who have flown before 9/11 realize that travel is stressful and not quite the experience it once was. That's the price we pay for security. I will likely never switch to another Airline. United has done their primary job very well, actually perfectly- flown me back and forth to my destinations- 100% safely.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2020

    Because of a little misspelling on my last name that never denied me to travel before, the employee that day decided otherwise. The employee insisted on the fact that since my origins were Arabic it was different- kept saying that there were more regulations concerning my last name as it was Arabic, and that she would not change it and told me that I did not have the right to flight. I came to her to check in my baggage, not to ask her if I had the right to flight, as I already had my boarding pass.

    On my way to the US, I passed custom borders and was told that this was not a problem. The employee claimed that she was more strict than a police officer, which is a little intriguing. She did not even bother to find what she can do about it and denied me to flight in any way. I was left crying, as my ticket was lost, and disrespected. I was denied help and assistance because of my origins (French- Tunisian). I am not wearing a veil or a burka nor did my origins and culture stand out. I had no other choice than to book another flight and lose my ticket because an employee decided that day to be RACIST! I reached out to the company and did nothing about it - How shameful it is of a company to endorse the racism of their employees. I will take further actions to clear out this situation. Worst experience ever!

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    Reviewed March 10, 2020

    I guess it's good for the price. Of course, you get what you pay for. They often have the lowest tickets, but they also overcharge for overweight or excess luggage, and basically tack on fees wherever they can. Flights are usually uncomfortable, and customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I've flown with them a lot, though, just because their flights are so cheap.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2020

    Like other US airlines the services are similar in comparison to Latin American Airlines which offer more servicios without charges like Avianca o Aeromexico that offer drinks and food that makes more attractive to fly with them. United in comparison with the other US Airlines the service is better.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2020

    Just took a flight from Des Moines to Chicago to Pittsburgh. The flights themselves were fine, not very comfortable seats. For the price I would think you'd get more than 2 bites of a snack and a small glass of pop. But everybody we interacted with was very friendly.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2020

    What you hear from the customer service rep on the phone is not honored. I was forced to make a reservation using "reward voucher" I received due to time constraint but the rep said I can exchange later on. Well, it was not eligible for any change once purchase. Don't know why the rep did not know that but I ended up paying so much fees to use the voucher.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2020

    I was on a United business flight from Boston to New York. The plane was packed to capacity. It was very hard to get a soft drink or a snack and any of the flight attendants could care less. 1/2 way through the flight one of the passengers on board had passed very bad silent wind and within minutes the entire cabin was filled with a horrible odor and stench and it was so bad I needed a gas mask. It smelled like rotten eggs, rotten fish, hot garbage and a 5 alarm fire at a Michelin tire factory. There was nowhere to go to escape it. Other passengers on the flight were yelling and trying to find out who passed the very bad wind. I asked one of the crew members, "Excuse me, is there anything you can do about that horrible odor?". They replied, "Sir, there is nothing we can do about it and it happens all of the time" and they walked away. I was sick the rest of the flight until we landed in New York. I will never fly United Airlines ever again...!

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    Reviewed March 5, 2020

    I flew from Houston to Hawaii. Our flight was 9 hours and no complimentary meal was served as it is on other airlines. Even though I purchased Wi-fi for the trip, it never worked. The flight attendants were rude. Our flight leaving Hawaii was delayed over 3 hours and the United Employees at the airport kept delaying helping the passengers with changing their connecting flights. I finally had to call United on the phone to get help with my flight changes. I ended up spending the night in another city before I could get home. I was told that when I rechecked my baggage that I would have to repay the baggage fee, even though my delay was because of a mechanical problem United had.

    When I asked to be reimbursed for the $50 in wi-fi fees since the wi-fi didn't work, I received a canned response saying they were sorry I was no happy with my flight and hoped I would fly United again. Won't happen. Customer Service means servicing customers. There is obviously no expectations from management on our customers should be treated.

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    Reviewed Feb. 29, 2020

    I tried to cancel my flight to Europe, because of the threat for Coronavirus... I asked if they can do that or change the dates for my flight. And the answer was that is impossible. At the time when the whole world trying to do something about that only that company do not care. I think that is unprofessional because all other air company trying to help their customers, but not United Airlines.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020

    I was coming home from Chihuahua, Mexico on Flight #UA4105 February 25, 2020. I had a little cooler with Medicines and when I was boarding the Flight attendant offer to keep it at front. Upon arrival in IAH she return it and had to wait for small suitcase. I am almost 70 yrs old and was walking very slow so I was the last one in the concourse. I got on the walkway and at the end I step out and fold down on my knees and hands. The small cooler went one way and my purse and suitcase another one. I look around to see if someone look at me for help.

    No one was there so I sat on the floor for few minutes and try to get up and couldn’t when at that time comes the Flight attendant and the Pilot and immediate the Flight attendant told me not to get up and she call for help assistance but couldn’t find anyone. She tried to help me to get up and couldn’t and immediately the Pilot help me. She got my cooler and suitcase and help me to walk all the way to Immigration, then I was on my way to customs when another Flight assistant saw me limping and also help me all the way to pick up my other suitcase and got me a cart and put everything on it. If you have 10 Stars I would happily give them to you. The Flight attendant and Pilot on my Flight #UA 4105 save my day. I can’t Thank them enough. You have the best of the best and I wish I have their name but I don’t. Best Regards.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2020

    February 24 my business partner and I were delayed an hour in Fort Wayne for return trip to Phoenix. We were sure we would not make connection in O’Hara. We ran to the flight in different concourse to find agent looking for us! They quickly ushered us onto the full flight. They made an announcement they were waiting for late luggage to get to aircraft! What an exceptional experience! Not only did we make the flight but our luggage too! Kuddos United for the excellent service!

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2020

    My family were flying out of Ft. Lauderdale to Buffalo yesterday. My Son's 8yr or less suitcase was damaged when we went to the baggage claim. The handle extender was broken off and not allowing the handle to completely extend. The suitcase is now completely useless as my son is 5'8" cannot wheel the suitcase without having to bend over. I was told that the bag was over packed which is why the handle extender was broken off? That suitcase looked exactly like it did the day we left Buffalo and was absolutely fine and we flew American Airlines. When it arrived on the cruise ship the bag was absolutely fine. Whenever it was used in our cabin the bag was absolutely fine. So tell me, how does it suddenly break off upon our return???

    I also had the airline put FRAGILE stickers on my bag so nothing inside it would break. Well wouldn't you know, the stickers were torn off and the suitcase was thrown onto the baggage claim upside down back home. What's the point of using these stickers if they're only going to rip them off and throw your bag upside down on the baggage claim??? Luckily nothing was broken but I have learned my lesson to never fly with this airline again.

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